Is autism a genetic disorder?
Autism itself is not genetic however the genetic cause behind it is. There are several genetic disorders that can cause autism, such as fragile x, metabolic disorders etc. Everyone and every family is different. What may have caused autism in your family may not have caused it in the next. This is also why each autistic child can vary so much in functioning and even physical issues as well. Each genetic disorder has it’s percentage and probability of having more than one autistic child as well. The only way to truly tell where the autism in your family came from is genetic testing to find out the cause behind the disorder and genetic counseling to determine the best course of action and go from there.
